TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana

TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana

Indiana AEYC has been awarding TEACH Scholarships since 1990.

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What is TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana?

In 1990, Child Care Services Association created the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) Early Childhood® Scholarship Program to address the issues of under-education, poor compensation and high turnover within the early childhood workforce. The first TEACH Program was launched in North Carolina and has since spread to more than twenty states. In 1998, Indiana awarded our first program scholarship.

TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana, is a unique scholarship program that links education, compensation, and commitment to improve the quality of early care and educational experiences for young children and their families.

Any assistant teacher, teacher, Early Head Start home visitor, center director or family childcare home owner meeting the following criteria may apply:

  • Lives and works in Indiana
  • Is employed at least 30 hours per week in a licensed, registered or certified early childhood center, family childcare home or registered ministry or legally exempt program within Indiana
  • Is employed at least 20 hours but no more than 29 hours per week in a licensed, registered or certified early childhood center, family childcare home or registered ministry or legally exempt program within Indiana
  • Is a high school graduate or has obtained a GED
  • Committed to the field of early childhood education

Career and Technical Education/Vocational High School students meeting the following criteria may apply for the CDA Assessment Scholarship:

  • A senior who is currently taking dual credit towards an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Seeking to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
  • Agrees to work for at least six months in a licensed, registered or certified early childhood center, family childcare home or registered ministry within Indiana program upon graduation; OR
  • Agrees to enroll in a 2- or 4-year Early Childhood degree upon graduation.

CHILDREN

Children are the main beneficiaries. They are able to bond with an early care and education professional who has made a commitment to the profession, who is a specialist in early childhood education, who understands child development, and who is sensitive to the needs of young children.

PARTICIPANTS

Participants benefit by attainment of credentials, certificates, and degrees which increase their knowledge and lead to higher compensation.

PROGRAMS

Early care and education programs benefit by retaining early childhood professionals trained in child development, reducing turnover, and enhancing the program’s quality.

  • Family Child Care Home Owner(s)
  • Center Director(s)
  • Teacher(s)
  • Assistant Teacher(s)
  • Home Visitor(s)
  • Family Child Care Home Employee(s)

TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana Annual Reports

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TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship Models

Helping early childhood professionals across Indiana achieve credentials, degrees, and career goals with personalized support every step of the way.

TEACH Early Childhood ® Indiana Colleges & Universities

From associate to graduate-level programs, these institutions offer flexible pathways to advance your career in early childhood education.

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For more information about INAEYC’s TEACH program, file out our Interest Form Below.

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If you are interested in a TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship! Please use the link below to the TEACH Application.

To inquire about TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana, please fill out the form below.

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